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McIntyre, Judith Watland was born on August 19, 1930 in Kansas City, Missoury. Daughter of Clarence and Pearl (Tyrholm) Watland.
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The Common Loon: Spirit of the Northern Lakes
(The haunting cry of the loon has for centuries fascinated...)
The haunting cry of the loon has for centuries fascinated people living in or near wilderness in northern parts of the world. The loon's call, it's ability to dive, and its distinctive black-and-white feather pattern appear again and again in the myths and legends of North American Indians. In spite of the loon's mysterious appeal, scientific knowledge has been limited. Biologist Judith McIntyre presents a compresensive scientific account of the loon without dispelling any of its mystique. McIntyre spent 20 years studying Common Loons, from their nests in northern Saskatchewan to their coastal wintering grounds in Virginia. She interweaves her own vivid observations with the work of other researchers to present the most complete and accurate account of loon biology, behavior, and ecology available. The last scientific monograph on the loon was published over 25 years ago. Since then a great deal of research has been undertaken as the fragility of the loon's relationship to humans has become all too apparent. The Common Loon is both a compendium of the latest research and an enjoyable guide for those who want to learn more about the beautiful and elusive birds that haunt the northern lakes. McIntyre provides thorough discussions of courtship, nesting, and the loon family, social behavior, anatomy, parasites and diseases, and distribution and migration patterns. She pays special attention to communication; this book includes, on a small disc recording, an acoustic glossary of loon vocalizations. The Common Loon is illustrated with color photographs and original black-and-white drawings of loon behavioral postures. McIntyre ends with the efforts of conservation groups in several northern states and Canada to ensure that the loon will be the spirit of northern lakes for many more generations. McIntyre, professor of biology at Utica College of Syracuse University, is a leader in loon conservation programs as well as field research.
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Judith Watland McIntyre
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Judith Watland McIntyre, American Ornithologist, biology educator. Recipient Harold T. Clark award for excellence in research Utica College; research grantee National Science Foundation, 1968-1971, 81-82, National Geography Society, 1980, 89, Mercer Industries, 1986-1991, Exxon, 1989-1990, North America Loon Fund, 1981, 83, 87, 88.
Education
Bachelor, Carleton College, 1952; Master of Arts, University of Minnesota, 1970; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota, 1975.
Career
Ass.t professor biology, Syracuse (New York) U., 1977-1980; ass.t professor biology, Utica (New York) College, Syracuse University, 1979-1981; associate professor, Utica (New York) College, Syracuse University, 1981-1986; professor biology Utica (New York) College, Syracuse University, since 1986. Coordinator/chair biology department Utica College, 1983-1984, 90. Science consultant Survival Anglia, London, since 1989.
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The Common Loon: Spirit of the Northern Lakes
(The haunting cry of the loon has for centuries fascinated...)
- THE COMMON LOON. SPIRIT OF NORTHERN LAKES.
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The Common Loon: Spirit of the Northern Lakes
Membership
Board of directors budget panel United Way, Utica, 1982-1986. President Kirkland Bird Club, Clinton, New York, 1987-1989. Trustee The Nature Conservancy, Central New York chapter, since 1983.
Trustee emeritus North America Loon Fund, Meredith, N.H., since 1994;director Oikos Research Foundation, Utica, since 1976, Wilson Ornithological Society (county Ann Arbor 1989-1991). Fellow American Ornithologists' Union, Cooper Ornithological Society, Association Field Ornithologists, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Animal Behavior Society, Minnesota Ornithologists' Union, Federation New York State Bird Clubs, Sigma Xi.
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Married John Patrick McIntyre, September 14, 1957. Children: Perry, Richard, Anthony.
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Recipient Harold T. Clark award for excellence in research Utica College. Research grantee National Science Foundation, 1968-1971, 81-82, National Geography Society, 1980, 89, Mercer Industries, 1986-1991, Exxon, 1989-1990, North America Loon Fund, 1981, 83, 87, 88.Recipient Harold T. Clark award for excellence in research Utica College. Research grantee National Science Foundation, 1968-1971, 81-82, National Geography Society, 1980, 89, Mercer Industries, 1986-1991, Exxon, 1989-1990, North America Loon Fund, 1981, 83, 87, 88.